Miriam Berry
Miriam Berry (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Vermont's At-Large Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Berry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Miriam Berry earned an undergraduate degree after studying at the University of Vermont, Fanny Allen Memorial School for Practical Nursing, and Regents College of NY. Her professional experience includes working as a registered nurse.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: United States House of Representatives election in Vermont, 2020
United States House election in Vermont, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary)
United States House election in Vermont, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Vermont At-large District
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Vermont At-large District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Peter Welch (D) | 67.3 | 238,827 |
 | Miriam Berry (R)  | 27.0 | 95,830 | |
 | Peter Becker (Independent) | 2.3 | 8,065 | |
| Marcia Horne (Independent) | 1.2 | 4,334 | |
 | Christopher Helali (Party of Communists USA) | 1.0 | 3,432 | |
| Shawn Orr (Independent) | 0.5 | 1,926 | |
 | Jerry Trudell (Independent) | 0.5 | 1,881 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 542 | ||
| Total votes: 354,837 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chris Brimmer (Vermont Progressive Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Vermont At-large District
Incumbent Peter Welch defeated Ralph Corbo in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Vermont At-large District on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Welch | 95.5 | 101,566 |
| Ralph Corbo | 4.3 | 4,599 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 237 | ||
| Total votes: 106,402 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Straw (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Vermont At-large District
Miriam Berry defeated Justin Tuthill, Anya Tynio, and Jimmy Rodriguez in the Republican primary for U.S. House Vermont At-large District on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Miriam Berry | 32.5 | 14,368 |
 | Justin Tuthill | 24.7 | 10,915 | |
 | Anya Tynio | 20.0 | 8,830 | |
 | Jimmy Rodriguez | 18.8 | 8,290 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.0 | 1,789 | ||
| Total votes: 44,192 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Vermont Progressive Party primary election
Vermont Progressive Party primary for U.S. House Vermont At-large District
Chris Brimmer defeated Cris Ericson in the Vermont Progressive Party primary for U.S. House Vermont At-large District on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Brimmer | 58.0 | 469 |
 | Cris Ericson | 29.2 | 236 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 12.7 | 103 | ||
| Total votes: 808 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Miriam Berry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Berry's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have served Vermont as a registered nurse for 25+ years. I'm passionate about elder care, especially that of Veterans. I feel no Veteran should EVER have to pay for health care.
Politically I am a Constitutionalist. I believe that rather than emotional, feel good laws, we need evidence-based legislation. I find it despicable when politicians hide agenda items in pages of legal speak. I favor shorter, simplified legislation that my constituents can read without needing lawyers to interpret.
When I'm not working my full time job at a local nursing facility, I enjoy my family [husband Tom and son Elisha] and our caique parrot Skipper. I have written several screenplays. My goal is increasing marketability of wholesome and educational film. Lastly, I am a self proclaimed "backyard naturalist," fascinated by animal behavior and the world around us.
- Budget: we need to limit borrowing from the next generations. We can cut out wasteful spending and still care for our people. Fresh eyes can find it!
- Evidence - based legislation.
- Responsible stewardship of our resources.
Partisan power struggles only serve to stall justice, squelch free speech and further divide our great nation. I truly believe that we have far more in common and want the best for our country and her people. But we have to stop shouting AT each other and start talking TO each other.
I want my music, my writings and my life to uplift, to educate and to inspire. I want people to remember that I brought goodness, kindness and beauty to the world.
The space launch. I was about four. I remember sitting in front of our television and wondering what the big deal was. I'd seen it many times in cartoons!
The second historical event I remember was Nixon's resignation speech. I remember sitting in Grandfather's giant chair and noticing Nixon's hairline. Apparently he was quitting or something.
The King James Bible.
I read it daily. As I have committed much of it to memory, it is easier for me to use it when working with a concordance.
Intellectually, it stimulates my mind. Spiritually, it offers guidance, comfort and promise.
1. It is based on the populations of the individual states. Larger states have more "say," but this is ingeniously countered by the Senate, where every state has equal power.
2. Any citizen should [ideally] be able to be elected and serve his/her state.
3. Any citizen should [ideally] be able to serve his/her state for a brief period of time and return to one's prior life.
4. A Representative is uniquely placed to represent both regional and national interest.
5. As the Senate has only one hundred members, the House of Representatives provides a wider representation of the people's diversity.
6. Unlike the Senate, it isn't slated for wealthy career politicians. Because the terms are for two years rather than six, this provides a chance for working folks to serve their state and nation. It also allows the citizens of a state to vote out a candidate who doesn't serve their needs.
On the contrary, I feel that average, everyday people are better suited.
I know what it was like to live paycheck to paycheck. I remember food stamps. I remember laboring for $3.15 an hour. I remember having the landlord knock on my door. I remember not wanting to answer the phone in case it was a bill collector. I remember the shame of not having ten bucks to buy a present for an office party, let alone for my child. I remember the humility of asking for help.
I remember the kindness and patience of my friends and family. I remember the support of a community of believers.
I also remember the pride I felt in achieving what seemed an impossible dream. This is why it is far better for a Representative to be less experienced. I will far better represent our people.
I am grieved at the great divide of politics, faith, race. The United States is fundamentally a refuge for every type of human being in the world. I long to see us return to a nation that welcomes free expression of ideas, free enterprise and celebrates individuality within our unity.
Over the next decade we must change the hate-stoked atmosphere. We must change our hearts. If we do not, the United States of America may fall further into decay.
I call on media. I call on Hollywood. I call on our representatives. I call on individuals. Although it cannot be legislated [nor should it be], I appeal to our best selves. We must stop glorifying violence in film, television, media. We must stop searching for examples to prove ourselves right and our opponents wrong. We must learn how to express ideas and listen to opposing ideas without fighting the other person's character. We must examine ourselves. We must allow people to pursue their moral convictions.
Without a change in our nation's heart, the next decade looms grimly. I, however, do not lose hope. There is so much beauty in the hearts and souls here, there is so much beauty in this bountiful nation.
With each of us committing to changing our own hearts, the next decade promises to return to America the beautiful.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 30, 2020
